1921-D Mercury Dime - Ebay Find; Is It PCGS/Ngc Ungradable?

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 7 / Views: 1,106
one_fine_dime Pillar of the Community United States 591 Posts	Posted 02/11/2016 2:04 pm http://r.ebay.com/cprb3m I think this coin has some character, other might find it down right ugly. Happy to hear thoughts on that. Primarily interested if folks think it would likley be deemed "damaged", etc. by PCGS/NGC, as there is a fairly significant slice through the legend on the reverse at 2 o'clock. Could have already happened for all I know (i.e., crack-out). Edited by one_fine_dime 02/11/2016 2:05 pm Report this Post to the Staff

IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36883 Posts	Posted 02/11/2016 2:21 pm Large scratch reverse and appears to be cleaned, yes, TPG details coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Biedercoins Pillar of the Community United States 1606 Posts	Posted 02/11/2016 2:35 pm IMHO, it does have some positive character. But, Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 02/11/2016 3:56 pm With IGE ! Report this Post to the Staff
one_fine_dime Pillar of the Community United States 591 Posts	Posted 02/11/2016 4:28 pm good feedback, thanks. ok, I figured as much for such a significant "slice". Though I'd really like to understand better how to discern cleaning. I usually look for hairlines (esp. all running in the same direction), and/or unusually bright and tone-free surface, etc. Though this looks like maybe it was left for decades on a shelf in a factory, or who knows what, how to discern that this "look" is really the result of cleaning?! Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/11/2016 4:39 pm Ir might have been cleaned, possibly. But just steer clear of it. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 02/11/2016 6:02 pm If you want one in a TPG buy it in a TPG. Report this Post to the Staff
one_fine_dime Pillar of the Community United States 591 Posts	Posted 02/11/2016 9:10 pm Actually, I don't necessarily want a slab. What I want is to develop the skill to discern both grade and originality. I want to have the ability to buy a raw coin and (potentially) slab it down the road if I want to sell. This seems a reasonably attainable goal by astutely studying Photograde, TPG'er results, and via discussion like this. I'm not convinced it is necessary for the TPGs to "bless" a given coin with a grade for it to have value. It seems TPG'ing primarily benefits the seller, to substantiate value for potential buyers. And a "lazy" or less informed buyer can just buy a quick coin via TPG slab ("sight unseen") if they so choose. But raw coins require more study, and perhaps more appreciation, where the establishment of value depends on their detailed consideration. Thoughts? Edited by one_fine_dime 02/11/2016 9:14 pm Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 7 / Views: 1,106

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Classic and Colonial Coin Grading

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.28 seconds to rattle this change.